Many languages were spoken on this auspicious day, none of which was anything like modern "tongues." To learn which languages were spoken, click here. Hear also the podcast on Tongues at this website. And to learn much more about the work of the Holy Spirit, please consider reading my book The Spirit.

In Acts 20:16, Paul wants to reach Jerusalem before Pentecost, the collection symbolizing his harvest among the Gentiles.

Hear also the podcast, Surprises from Acts 2 (open to premium subscribers).

Here is an article by Phillip Lester called, "Messianic Significance of Shavuot (Pentecost)".